Hank was born in Waterbury on June 19, 1924, son of the late William and Mary (Quinn) Farrell. He graduated from St. Thomas Grammar School and Leavenworth High School, Class of 1941. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a U.S. Postal letter carrier for over 30 years, mainly delivering in the Bunker Hill area, retiring in 1990. He was an avid golfer and was known as a "handyman" by family and friends. He was a communicant of St. Lucy's Church. Henry J. will always be remembered for his gentleness and kindness and his love and devotion for his family.

Besides his loving wife of 60 years, he leaves his daughter, Deborah Coppola and her husband, Rick, with whom he lived; two brothers, James Farrell and his wife, Rita, and William Farrell, all of Florida; a sister, Jean Semanoff Drexler of Waterbury; several nieces and nephews and several grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by a son, David Farrell, a brother, Joseph Farrell, and two sisters, Claire and Rita Farrell.

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